KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 — Mercy Malaysia has announced the return of the Art for Humanity Gaza Art Auction 2025, a fundraising initiative transforming art into humanitarian aid.
Mercy Malaysia said every successful bid will support humanitarian programmes in Gaza, including emergency medical aid, maternal and child health, psychosocial support, food security and agricultural recovery.
“Art has the power to connect us beyond borders and bring attention to those in need. Through this auction, we are not just raising funds, but also hope and dignity for the people of Gaza,” said Mercy Malaysia president Datuk Dr Ahmad Faizal Mohd Perdaus.
“Mercy Malaysia remains committed to supporting their recovery and wellbeing, and we invite all Malaysians to join us in bidding for Gaza,” he added.
This year’s auction will feature works by leading Malaysian contemporary artists such as Raja Shahriman, Anum, Awang Damit, Ahmad Zakii Anwar, Fadilah Karim, Umibaizurah Ismail, Zul Lee and Kow Leong Kiang.
It will also feature works by Indonesian artists Kartika Affandi and Dyan Angraini, presented from a private collection, marking the first inclusion of Indonesian artists in the auction.
Datuk M. Nasir will contribute an original artwork and a private collector will donate signed collectible albums of his.
The auction will take place on September 28 from 5.30pm to 7pm at Mitec, held alongside CIMB Artober Art & Soul 2025 with CIMB, Cult Gallery and Henry Butcher as partners.
This year’s auction will run alongside the CIMB Artober Fair, with artworks on public display from September 25 to 28 at Mitec.
Members of the public are invited to join the auction, with proceeds eligible for tax exemption under Malaysian law.
Mercy Malaysia has maintained a presence in Gaza for over 15 years, delivering medical relief, psychosocial support, clean water and infrastructure rehabilitation.
The first Gaza Art Auction in 2024 raised RM1.2 million, funding lifesaving aid and the deployment of five Emergency Medical Teams to Gaza under WHO certification.
